Kweichow Moutai

Kweichow Moutai is China’s most prestigious baijiu distillery, producing jiang-xiang (sauce aroma) style baijiu from sorghum and wheat in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province. The flagship Moutai Baijiu (53% ABV) is China’s national banquet spirit and one of the most valuable spirits brands in the world. The prestige 15 Year Old and rare 30 Year Old are collector-grade expressions with exceptional complexity. The herb-infused Bu Lao Jiu blends Moutai with traditional Chinese botanicals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is jiang-xiang (sauce aroma) baijiu?

Baijiu is classified by aroma type — the dominant flavor profile determined by fermentation, distillation, and aging methods. Jiang-xiang (“sauce aroma”) is the most complex and prestigious category, named for its resemblance to the aromas of Chinese fermented soy products. The production process at Moutai involves nine rounds of grain steaming, eight rounds of fermentation in stone pits, and seven rounds of distillation over the course of a single year, with the resulting spirits then aged for at least three years before blending. The result is a spirit with savory, nutty, and umami-forward complexity unlike any other spirits category in the world.

What does Moutai actually taste like?

The jiang-xiang profile is unlike Western spirits — savory and umami-forward rather than sweet or fruity. Expect roasted cashews, dried plum, subtle fermented soy, aged wood, and a long, warming finish. The 53% ABV is not masked by sweetness; Moutai is meant to be consumed slowly in small pours alongside food. The 15 Year adds deeper dried fruit and spice complexity; the 30 Year approaches a contemplative digestif level of depth and integration.